R-1Copy of Guidelines For Safe Transportation of Chlorine Tonners
R-1Copy of Guidelines For Safe Transportation of Chlorine Tonners
R-1Copy of Guidelines For Safe Transportation of Chlorine Tonners
ChlorineTonners/Cylinders
Presented by: H. S. Sehgal DGM (Process)
OVERVIEW
As on today 70,000 chemicals have been identified for industrial and domestic applications and there is addition of 3000 chemicals per year. More than 3500 chemicals have been classified and listed in central motor vehicles rules. Compressed gases filled in 0.5 ltr to 1000 ltr. Cylinder falls under the classified category. Many industrial and laboratory operations require the use of compressed gases for a variety of different operations.
Conti
Careful procedures are necessary for handling the various compressed gases In India road transport is the favorite mode of transportation for compressed gases. More than 3 lacs accidents are taking place per year resulting 88,000 fatalities and 102 million injuries. This result is direct economic loss of 700 crorers and national loss of Rs. 55000 Crores. Consequences are disastrous when vehicles involving is carrying hazards goods.
In order to improve road safety it is important that the consignator, consignee, the hauler, the vehicle driver and all the concerned authorities do their best to achieve this goal. So that we can have comparable road safety standards as in the developed countries
Dangerous Goods
When transporting Hazardous Chemicals which are classified to be Dangerous for transport into one of the total 9 classes based on the UN Classification Criteria, these Hazardous Chemicals are called Dangerous Goods. Dangerous Goods are Substances and Cargo, which, based on their - nature, - properties, and behavior as well as - conditions, may cause, during the transport, a Hazard in particular to - the public safety , - the health of the people, - the damages and loss of the infrastructure and equipment, also - the negative effects and contamination to the environment
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CLASSIFICATION OF CHLORINE
It has a Class 5.1.2A oxidizing gas hazard classification. Acutely toxic (Class 6. 1A) Toxic to human target organs (Class 6. 9A) Corrosive to metals (Class 8. 1A) Corrosive to skin tissue (Class 8. 2A) Corrosive to eye tissue (Class 8. 3A) Very eco-toxic to aquatic and soil environments (Classes 9. 1A, 9. 2A) .
System of Linkage
http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/danger.htm
INDIAN REGULATIONS
Manufacture, Storage, Import & Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996 Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991 Factories Act 1948 Gujarat Factories Rules 1963, as amended 1995
UN Rec. or TP1
Classification of Dangerous Goods
Modal Requirements
Restrictions
Main hazard and subsidiary risk Transport conditions Types of packaging allowed Labeling Assignment of packing group and quantity limitations Packing methods Types of tanks allowed Special provisions Multi-modal tank transport Construction requirements Placard Certification and approval
Key Responsibilities
Parties involved in the chain of transport of dangerous goods: Consignor Packer Loader Carrier Consignee
Packers Drivers Consignee Consignor )
Fillers
Carriers (
Loaders
Take appropriate measures to reduce or minimize the risk from transport Receive training in the requirements governing the carriage of such goods appropriate to their responsibilities and duties (Chapter 1.3)
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Gate Check
Process of the checking of vehicles carrying dangerous goods Check Order Number of Dangerous Goods Check Transport Number of Dangerous Goods Identified Card/Passport of Driver Drivers training certificate Driving License ADR Certificate Weighting of vehicles Check before exit joints & couplings, all documentation
TREMCARD
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TREMCARD
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Inspection of Vehicle
Orange Plate
Tank Code
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Inspection of Equipments
Pocket Lamp (Explosion Proof) Fire Extinguisher Goggles Gloves Eyes-Wash Bottle with Clean Water Scotch or wheel-chock 2 reflective triangles
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Inspection of Driver
Alcohol Drugs
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Inspection of Driver
Alcohol Drugs
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Cars
Road Transport
North America 16 Tonnes Trucks South America 18-22 Tonnes Trucks Europe 20 Tonnes Trucks and Containers Japan 10 Tonnes Trucks & some 5 Tonnes
or less
Water Transport
North
America
Mode of Transport Rail (90%) Road (6%) Road Rail (75%) Rail (30%) Road (70%) Rail (67%) Road (33%) Road (100%)
35 66 10 6 51
1000 4000 (Brazil) 1500 (Chile) 600 300 1000 200 1200
Worldwide other modes of Transportation are also being used like thro Barges on Water for more than 6000 kms distance in Columbia, Chile & for very short distances, Pipelines
Integrated
Production Plants are widely spread Most Consumers widely spread Maximum Cl2 transported in small Cylinders /
Tonners by road (51%) with max. 1200 Kms. Avg. distance covered; Safety on road of prime importance
necessarily dedicated
Vehicles should be fit and road worthy for transportation of chlorine. Ensure that the brakes of the vehicle are working properly so that the vehicle can be stopped any time on the route. The drivers transporting chlorine should be trained to verify the labels pasted/marked on the truck is as per the dangerous & hazardous nature of the goods being transported and is also marked with appropriate color codes. Necessary first aid kit, safety kit, tool box should always be available with the driver in the truck itself. Drivers are to be provided with written instructions regarding hazardous nature of chlorine being transported by him and also the precaution to be taken during transportation. It is necessary to install a spark arrestor device in the vehicle. Emergency Panel for information-chemical/class hazardous public control should be pasted on 3 sides of the truck
The vehicle on route if required to be parked then it should be parked in an open the place should be shadowed, windy and open area. Vehicle should not be parked under direct sunlight. Ascertain in advance, availability of safe & proper parking places en route or at customers place so that in case of emergency the vehicle can be park in such safe place. Driver remembers the preventive measures required to be taken during adverse weather condition. After the chlorine tonner reaches at the customer end, always use mechanical or electrical devices for unloading the tonner. Magnet or Sling should never be used for unloading the same. Tonners should never be thrown directly on the floor. Even through all safety measures taken and all preparation had to be done for safe journey, yet it is also essential to remain prepared to face any emergency situation.
The driver must keep in mind that he is carrying Hazardous Cargo and should drive cautiously. He should avoid over speeding, sharp turns, and overtaking. Use wooden wedges to support the toners firmly, to ensure that there is no free movement of tonners, if the journey is through such a rout, the container should be securely tied to truck with a strong rope, so as to prevent rolling. Tonner should be layed in horizontal position with valve in a Vertical Plane and small Cylinder in Vertical Position with Valves Upside. The Trucks should not to be parked in direct sunlight or near the Fire, & should never be parked near residential/ crowded locality. Never allow water to come in contact with the Tonners. Always keep a bottle of dilute Ammonia in the cabin. In case of smell or doubt of chlorine leakage, wet a cloth tied on wooden baton with Ammonia solution an take it near each end of the container, white fumes indicates Chlorine leak.
In case of Chlorine leakage from Tonner Valve, bring the leaky valve in upside position by rolling Tonner so that any Leaky points will come on top, thus only gas will come out.
Never drop/throw the containers from the vehicle. Slightly roll it on a slope. Avoid striking containers against any hard object. No transshipment should be done unless required in emergencies such as vehicle breakdown. In case of leakage of the chlorine tonners during transportation, driver should not park the vehicle in any residential area. The driver should park the vehicle in the open area at an isolated place. Contact the local police station, transporter or manufacturer on phone. If the driver is trained, than he can identify the leaking tonner & plug the leak by placing the safety kit properly.
Leaking tonner should not be transported Avoid gathering of crowds near the leaking truck. Avoid spraying water over the leak.
Incident of Chlorine Gas Leakage from Tonner during Transportation On 5th September 2010 at Village Chhattar on Rajkot-Morbi Highway (Gujarat) Incident A truck (GJ15Z1981) carrying 19 filled Chlorine tonners was on way to one of the consumer in Gandhidham (Gujarat), got toppled down on the side line of main highway road in the early hrs at about 12:15 a.m. of 5th September, 2010. Due to sudden hitting impact of tonners, one side of the truck broke down and 11 tonners slipped out of the truck, on the muddy surface. One tonner (No. 0892 tested on Oct.2009) valve got damaged and Chlorine leakage started. Approx. 59 minor affected people were taken to near by hospital and discharged after First Aid. Potential Root Cause: All of sudden one unknown four wheeler comes in front of truck from wrong side and driver lost his control in view of avoiding head on collision.
CONCLUSION
Chlorine can be handled safely --Through the close co- ordination of Manufacturer, Transporter , Customers
And Through the sincere approach of persons associated with the handling of chlorine. Under these conditions chlorine can be a true friend & real gift to mankind.